Flash Flood — Vieques, Puerto Rico

2019-07-31 · near Vieques, Vieques, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

People trapped in vehicle had to be rescued due to significant flooding along road PR-200 across from Escuela Playa Grande in Barrio Monte Santos.

Wider weather episode

A strong tropical wave resulted in periods of heavy showers and thunderstorms across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 845554. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.